Sunshine Island Inn 642 East Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

"The rooms are a bit dated. But they're clean and not bad to stay in at all. What I really loved about this place is how laid-back it was. Just stay and enjoy. Everybody kind of leaves you alone. The beach is a little walk but they furnish you with the wagon and everything you need to enjoy your day down there. I like the place and I would definitely stay there again."

"We had a wonderful 3-night stay in the Tropical Paradise room. This motel is old and a bit dated, bare bones and no frills. But it had pretty much everything we needed! The most important thing was that it was a short walk to the beach, and comfortable beach chairs were provided. The kitchen had everything we needed (fridge, dishware, etc.). The bed and bedding were comfortable. The bathroom seems in need of renovation, but it did have everything that we needed, including hairdryer. It would have helped to have a couple of hooks outside the bathroom to hang our towels on, though. Also, if you need internet during your vacation, this is a warning that we had trouble getting a WiFi signal from our room. It seemed to be better outside by the pool. The cell data signal was also very weak (we have Verizon). We did not bring a car, and after seeing the bad car traffic on the island, we did not miss it. It was very easy to rent bikes at Billy's Bike Shop (they deliver and pick up rental bikes from the motel), and we used the bikes for transportation during our stay, which was fun, since we had perfect weather every day. The off-road bike paths are great, and there is a path that runs right along the motel. During almost our entire stay, there was no staff on site. If you are low-maintenance guests, like we are, then this place might be perfect for you too!"

"Our room is so much nicer than the photos showed. Everything we could want was supplied. Plenty of room to move around in. The motel also has beach chairs, beach umbrellas and wagons to transport all our stuff to the beach. The staff was so helpful and kind. The whole place is adorable."

"This little place is the PERFECT spot to enjoy the island. It is quiet, and has everything you need, plus direct beach access with all the accessories on site to borrow for your beach day! We went as a couple and had a terrific time! We will be bringing the kids next time for sure, as this island is great for a family vacation as well as just a relaxing romantic getaway. Sunshine Island Inn will make your stay easy and affordable."

"Super clean, and not crowded so there was plenty of space and time to use amenities like laundry, grill, pool, porch, etc. Very cute path leading straight to the beach, a 5 minute walk or just under that. Wagons and beach chairs are provided to borrow. Wifi was good, and each room has their own parking space, too. We came home with plenty of shells and photos. My favorite part was kayaking out to the bay with the provided kayaks- Do not skip this part! (But if you're a group, know there are only two supplied) Overall this felt like the perfect, most relaxing place to stay with great access to the beach and shops!"